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SUMMARY:Heart Month
DESCRIPTION:February is Heart Month\nFebruary is Heart Month is an annual opportunity for individuals\, groups\, and businesses to raise funds and awareness for the University of Ottawa Heart Institute. \nIn 2024\, our community raised over 1.25 million dollars\, smashing past records thanks to our incredible match sponsors and donors. We are grateful to have the support of over one hundred community initiatives throughout February. \nGo to Website
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/49659/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250301
DTSTAMP:20250129T195148Z
CREATED:20250129T194959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T195148Z
UID:10000133-1738368000-1740787199@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:Black History Month
DESCRIPTION:February is Black History Month\nEvery February\, people across Canada participate in Black History Month events and festivities that honour the legacy of Black people in Canada and their communities. \nThe 2024 theme for Black History Month is: “Black Excellence: A Heritage to Celebrate; a Future to Build”. This theme celebrates the rich past and present contributions and accomplishments of Black people in Canada\, while aspiring to embrace new opportunities for the future. \nGo to Website 
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/black-history-month/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250201T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250228T170000
DTSTAMP:20250129T195321Z
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UID:10000134-1738396800-1740762000@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:Psychology Month
DESCRIPTION:Psychology Month is celebrated every February to highlight the contributions of Canadian psychologists and to show Canadians how psychology works to help – people live healthy and happy lives\, their communities flourish\, their employers create better workplaces\, and their governments develop effective policies.
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/psychology-month/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250228T123000
DTSTAMP:20260221T184740Z
CREATED:20250114T190758Z
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UID:10000131-1740736800-1740745800@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:RSI Day Webinar Series - Key topics in Occupational Ergonomics 2
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row top_padding=”30″ bottom_padding=”40″ row_id=”sessions”][vc_column column_padding=”custom-padding”][vc_column_text el_class=”text3″] \nKey topics in Occupational Ergonomics 2\nFebruary 28 – WEEK 4\n10:00 AM – 10:15 AM\nWelcome Message and Overview\nTrevor Schell – coordinator \n10:15 AM – 11:00 AM\nVisual Ergonomics: The Relationship Between Vision and Office Ergonomics\nDwayne Fuchs – OHCOW Ergonomist\, Dr. Joe Valente – Optometrist \nOHCOW Ergonomist Dwayne Fuchs (R.Kin.) along with Optometrist Dr. Joe Valente will discuss the relationship between vision and computer use in the office. It will include the following: Computer Monitor/Screen Ergonomics; Office Lighting and Glare; Common Visual Complaints and Conditions; Differences between Corrected and Non-corrected vision; and Recommendations for change based upon individual visual requirements. \nDOWNLOAD PDF SLIDES \n11:00 AM – 11:45 AM\nReview of the Quick Exposure Check (QEC) Reference Guide\nTrevor Schell – OHCOW Ergonomist\, Melissa Statham – OHCOW Ergonomist \nThe QEC is perhaps one of the most versatile and user friendly workplace hazard identification tools.  It was designed to be quick\, easy to use and not require extensive training before use.  This session will cover an overview of the QEC tool and case studies demonstrating its use. \nDOWNLOAD PDF SLIDES \nQEC REFERENCE GUIDE \nQEC DOWNLOAD PAGE \n11:45 AM – 12:15 PM\nQ & A[/vc_column_text]VIEW PLAYLIST[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/rsi-day-2025-key-topics-in-occupational-ergonomics-2/
CATEGORIES:RSI Day,Webinars (recorded)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250301T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250331T170000
DTSTAMP:20250302T161213Z
CREATED:20250302T161213Z
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UID:10000140-1740816000-1743440400@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:Kidney Health Month
DESCRIPTION:March is Kidney Health Month in Canada. If you haven’t yet considered the way your mighty kidneys impact your overall health\, now is the time. \nKidneys are often misunderstood and their value to overall health underestimated. Kidneys are vital organs with an important role\, including removing waste from the body\, helping to make red blood cells\, and regulating blood pressure. Diabetes and high blood pressure are the leading causes of kidney disease\, and heart disease can be both a cause and a complication for those living with kidney disease. See the Kidney.ca website for more information. \nGO TO WEBSITE
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/kidney-health-month/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250303
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250304
DTSTAMP:20250219T214452Z
CREATED:20250219T214452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T214452Z
UID:10000138-1740960000-1741046399@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:World Hearing Day
DESCRIPTION:This year’s theme builds upon the 2024 focus on changing mindsets towards ear and hearing care. We invite individuals of all ages to empower themselves to ensure healthy ears and hearing for themselves and others. This campaign aims to inspire behaviour change to protect hearing from loud sounds\, prevent hearing loss\, check hearing regularly\, use hearing devices if needed\, and support those living with hearing loss. Empowered individuals can drive change within themselves and in society at large. See the website here. \nKey messages for 2025: \n\nBy 2030\, over 500 million people are expected to have disabling hearing loss requiring rehabilitation.\nOver one billion young people face the risk of permanent hearing loss due to prolonged exposure to loud sounds during recreational pastimes such as listening to music and video gameplay.\nHow we hear in the future depends on how we care for our ears today as many cases of hearing loss can be avoided through the adoption of safe listening and good hearing care practices. For those living with hearing loss\, early identification and access to timely rehabilitation are essential to achieving their highest potential.\n You can take steps today to ensure good hearing health throughout life.
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/world-hearing-day-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250308
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250309
DTSTAMP:20250219T215431Z
CREATED:20250219T214738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T215431Z
UID:10000139-1741392000-1741478399@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:International Women's Day 2025
DESCRIPTION:Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias\, stereotypes\, and discrimination. A world that’s diverse\, equitable\, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women’s equality. Collectively for #IWD2025 we can all #AccelerateAction. See website here. \n 
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/international-womens-day-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250310T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250316T170000
DTSTAMP:20250302T162509Z
CREATED:20250302T162509Z
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UID:10000142-1741593600-1742144400@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:Brain Awareness Week 2025
DESCRIPTION:Brain Awareness Week is the global campaign to foster public enthusiasm and support for brain science. Every March\, participants host imaginative activities in their communities that share the wonders of the brain\, and the impact brain science has on our everyday lives. \nEvent organizers include colleges and universities\, hospitals\, medical research facilities\, K-12 schools\, advocacy groups\, outreach organizations\, professional associations\, government agencies\, corporations\, and more. \nGO TO WEBSITE
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/brain-awareness-week-2025/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250314
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250315
DTSTAMP:20250302T161702Z
CREATED:20250302T161702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250302T161702Z
UID:10000141-1741910400-1741996799@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:World Kidney Day
DESCRIPTION:Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is estimated to affect approximately 850 million people worldwide[1]. If left undetected and not treated timely\, CKD can progress to kidney failure\, leading to severe complications and premature mortality. By 2040\, CKD is projected to become the 5th leading cause of years of life lost[2]\, highlighting the urgent need for global strategies to combat kidney disease. \nPopulations at high risk for kidney disease should undergo targeted testing. \nThe major risk factors for kidney disease are: \n\nDiabetes\nHypertension\nCardiovascular disease\nObesity\nFamily history of kidney disease.\n\nGo to website for more information. \nSEE WEBSITE
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/world-kidney-day-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250317T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250322T170000
DTSTAMP:20250302T174411Z
CREATED:20250302T163601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250302T174411Z
UID:10000143-1742198400-1742662800@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:National Inhalant and Poisons Awareness Week 2025
DESCRIPTION:March 17-22\nThe third week in March is National Inhalant and Poisons Awareness Week. This prevention week focuses on providing education\, resources\, and information on risks of poisons and inhalant. Many workplaces have dangers for workers in potentially coming in contact with poisons in its many forms. \nWhat are inhalants?\nAlthough other misused materials can be inhaled\, the term inhalants refer to the various substances that people typically take only by inhaling. These substances include: \n\nsolvents (liquids that become gas at room temperature)\naerosol sprays\ngases\nnitrites\n\nOne Hit of an Inhalant Can Cause: \n\nNausea and disorientation\nLimb spasms\nLoss of consciousness and asphyxiation\nDeath\n\nMore information to come on this topic.
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/national-inhalant-and-poisons-awareness-week-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250326T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250326T130000
DTSTAMP:20250314T131952Z
CREATED:20250313T232755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T131952Z
UID:10000145-1742990400-1742994000@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:Webinar: New Musculoskeletal Disorder (MSD) Infographic for Agricultural Workers
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn more about OHCOW’s new Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) among Temporary Foreign Agriculture Workers (TFAW) Infographic and the experience and science behind it. \nWe will discuss the importance of the issue\, and the innovative collaboration between OHCOW ergonomists and our temporary foreign agriculture worker outreach team that led to the infographic creation. \nWe will review the infographic\, as well as our associated new worker warm-up wallet card and discuss how both resources can be used with\, and by\, Ontario temporary foreign agricultural workers. \nWe will also review our Where Does is Hurt? Body Mapping Workshop for temporary foreign agricultural workers\, and discuss how this type of engagement can help better understand where workers may be experiencing aches and pains\, whether these might be related to their work\, and how we can draw from this information to explore recommendations and strategies for prevention. \nLastly\, we will discuss how to access virtual or print copies of our temporary foreign agricultural worker resources\, and opportunities to collaborate on\, or host\, our workshops for workers in your networks. \nPresenters will include: \n\nEduardo Huesca\, Project Manager\, OHCOW\nMelissa Statham\, Ergonomist\, OHCOW-Windsor Clinic\nAndrew Flanagan\, Ergonomist\, OHCOW-Sarnia Clinic\nOHCOW’s TeaMWork Project Temporary Foreign Agricultural Worker Outreach Team\n\nREGISTER TODAY
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/new-musculoskeletal-disorder-msd-infographic-for-agricultural-workers/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250401T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250430T170000
DTSTAMP:20250319T191314Z
CREATED:20250319T191314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T191314Z
UID:10000147-1743494400-1746032400@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:Parkinson's Awareness Month
DESCRIPTION:Parkinson’s is a complex brain condition\, and everyone’s Parkinson’s journey is different. More than 110\,000 people in Canada live with Parkinson’s. It can be caused by genetics\, but many cases are caused by hazardous exposures\, particularly in the workplace.  \nStay tune for more info. \nHome
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/parkinsons-awareness-month-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250404T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250404T130000
DTSTAMP:20260107T190110Z
CREATED:20250303T142303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T190110Z
UID:10000144-1743755400-1743771600@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:Spring Into Action 2025
DESCRIPTION:Health and Safety Forum • Online and In-Person \nThis HYBRID event took place online and in person at Carpenters Union Local 93\, 8560 Campeau Drive\, Kanata. \nWho should attend:  Health care workers\, advocates and colleagues\, Joint Health & Safety Committee members\, useful to all work sectors particularly the trade sector\, and anyone interested in Occupational Health and Safety! An opportunity to connect with industry experts and stay informed about the latest trends and best practices in health and safety. Register now and ACT on your commitment to a healthier and safer workplace! \nSpeakers & Information Sessions:\nDr. Daryl Stephenson\, PhD\, CCPE\, OHCOW Ergonomist\nErgonomics and Manual Materials Handling \nDownload PDF Slides \n\nAndré Gauvin\, BSc\, MHK\, CCPE\, CIH\, OHCOW Occupational Hygienist & Eduardo Huesca\, OHCOW Migrant Worker Project Manager\nAddressing Heat Stress in Agricultural Workplaces: The Heat Stress Toolkit and Case Study \nDownload PDF Slides \n\nCarmine Tiano\, Director of Occupational Services from the Provincial Building and Construction Trades Council of Ontario\nShifting the Paradigm to Total Worker Health \nDownload PDF Slides \n\nMeghan Friesen\, BA\, ROH\, OHCOW Occupational Hygienist & Krista Thompson\, MHSc\, ROH\, CRSP\, OHCOW Occupational Hygienist\nSilica Exposure and Tools of the Trade \nDownload PDF Slides \nItinerary\n8:30 a.m.: Registration / Refreshments 8:30am\n8:50 a.m. sharp: Opening\nInfo sessions\n11:30 a.m.: Break / Refreshments\n1 p.m.: Closing Remarks \n \nSponsored by: ODLC Health & Safety Committee and OHCOW Local Outreach Committee
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/spring-into-action-2025/
CATEGORIES:Spring Into Action,videos
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250406T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250412T170000
DTSTAMP:20250403T132228Z
CREATED:20250319T191827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T132228Z
UID:10000149-1743926400-1744477200@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:Occupational Health Nurses Week
DESCRIPTION:OHN (Occupational Health Nurses) Week is a national observance each April that celebrates and recognizes members of the occupational and environmental health nursing profession. While some people understand the functions of a nurse in clinical settings\, this week serves as a way to bring attention and awareness to the thousands of OHNs who work in promoting and protecting the health of workers in Canada and around the globe. Through case management\, coaching and health counseling\, health promotion and wellness activities\, legal and regulatory compliance\, and workplace hazard detection and mitigation\, occupational and environmental health nurses improve the health of employees and contribute to a healthy bottom line for businesses. \nSEE WEBSITE
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/occupational-health-nurses-week/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250407
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250408
DTSTAMP:20250319T192618Z
CREATED:20250319T192618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T192618Z
UID:10000153-1743984000-1744070399@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:World Health Day
DESCRIPTION:World Health Day\, celebrated on 7 April 2025\, will kick off a year-long campaign on maternal and newborn health. The campaign\, titled Healthy beginnings\, hopeful futures\, will urge governments and the health community to ramp up efforts to end preventable maternal and newborn deaths\, and to prioritize women’s longer-term health and well-being. \nWHO and partners will also share useful information to support healthy pregnancies and births\, and better postnatal health. \nFind out more: \nhttps://www.who.int/campaigns/world-health-day/2025
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/world-health-day-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250412T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250418T170000
DTSTAMP:20250401T131059Z
CREATED:20250401T131054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T131059Z
UID:10000154-1744444800-1744995600@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:National Nursing Week
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars! National Nursing Week takes place from May 12-18\, 2025\, and we’re thrilled to announce this year’s theme: The Power of Nurses to Transform Health. \nThis theme highlights the incredible impact nurses have in shaping health care\, driving innovation\, and advocating for patient-centred care. Visit this web page often for more details on how we’ll be celebrating the dedication and contributions of nurses across Canada. \nNational Nursing Week serves as an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the hard work and dedication of nurses across Canada and around the world. \nSEE WEBSITE
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/national-nursing-week/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250427T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250503T170000
DTSTAMP:20250319T192326Z
CREATED:20250319T192326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T192326Z
UID:10000152-1745740800-1746291600@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:Canadian National Volunteer week
DESCRIPTION:Volunteers Make Waves \nTogether\, we create ripples of change \n#VolunteersMakeWaves #NVW2025 \nThe theme for National Volunteer Week 2025 is Volunteers Make Waves. It highlights the power\, impact and importance of individual and collective volunteer efforts across Canada. Like a wave\, volunteering is movement building. \nWater is in constant motion\, always flowing\, shifting\, and transforming with every powerful wave or quiet ripple. And so is each volunteer’s contribution toward creating impact in our communities.  \nNational Volunteer Week
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/canadian-national-volunteer-week/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250428
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250429
DTSTAMP:20250319T192112Z
CREATED:20250319T192112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T192112Z
UID:10000150-1745798400-1745884799@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:World Day for Safety and Health at Work
DESCRIPTION:This year’s World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2025 focuses on “Revolutionizing health and safety: the role of AI and digitalization at work”. \nThis theme will examine various new technologies through an occupational safety and health lens\, including: \nAdvanced robots\nArtificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning\nExoskeletons\nUnmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)\nInternet of Things (IoT)\nVirtual and Augmented Reality\nThe campaign will also shed light on new work practices\, such as automation of tasks\, big data analysis\, smart digital systems and workers management through AI.  \nNew technologies have also given rise to new types of work\, such as digital platform work and remote work/hybrid work/telework\, which will be further examined.  \nhttps://www.ilo.org/meetings-and-events/world-day-safety-and-health-work-2025
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/world-day-for-safety-and-health-at-work/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250428
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250429
DTSTAMP:20250415T164653Z
CREATED:20250319T192152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T164653Z
UID:10000151-1745798400-1745884799@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:Day of Mourning
DESCRIPTION:Read OHCOW’s Day of Mourning Statement here.\nSee more information on the Worker’s Health and Safety Centre Web Page\, including public ceremonies across Ontario on this important day.
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/day-of-mourning-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250502
DTSTAMP:20250424T172839Z
CREATED:20250415T153946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T172839Z
UID:10000157-1746057600-1746143999@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:International Workers' Day
DESCRIPTION:International Workers’ Day is an opportunity to celebrate the union movement’s victories and recognize the importance of continuing our global fight for labour rights\, equity and economic justice. \nFor more than a century International Workers’ Day has acknowledged and celebrated the achievements of the trade union movement. The list is long and includes the establishment of employment standards\, occupational health and safety legislation\, and old age security. \nCUPE’s page for IWD\nUFCW page for IWD
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/international-workers-day/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250502
DTSTAMP:20250415T154232Z
CREATED:20250415T154232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T154232Z
UID:10000158-1746057600-1746143999@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:National Physician's Day
DESCRIPTION:https://www.cma.ca/about-us/what-we-do/press-room/cma-recognizes-national-physicians-day
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/national-physicians-day/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250501T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250501T120000
DTSTAMP:20260221T142849Z
CREATED:20250410T140137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T142849Z
UID:10000155-1746095400-1746100800@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:Mayday! Mayday! 2025 Workplace Mental Health Series Week 1
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Welcome to the 9th annual Mayday\, Mayday Symposium\, which continues to build on the double meaning of it’s title (International labour day + Universal cry for help) to translate the knowledge and experience of our OHCOW professional staff\, partners and guest speakers to increase psycho-social hazard awareness and prevention of related harm and injury to workers. The five week webinar series format allows for an ever-expanding audience from around the world\, all gathering to learn\, share experience and generate ideas. Register today and join the discussion. Integrating Initiative: WMH into OHS. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row top_padding=”10″ bottom_padding=”70″ row_id=”copsoq”][vc_column width=”5/6″][vc_column_text] \nWEEK ONE\nThursday\, May 1\, 2025\n10:30am – 12:00pm ET\nIntegrating Initiative: WMH into OHS\n\nFundamental truth: Workplace Mental Health is Occupational Health\nSpeaker: John Oudyk\, Occupational Hygienist\, OHCOW\nPublic Sector Perspective: Experience\, Resources & Psychosocial <-> MSD prevention case study\nMadi Stratis\, Workplace Wellness Consultant\, PSHSA\nNew tool to help: CCOHS Business Safety Portal & other WMH & OHS resources\nKaren Cassidy\, Director\, Business Solutions CCOHS\n\nOpen discussion follows.[/vc_column_text]VIEW PLAYLISTSLIDES PDF – JOHN OUDYKSLIDES PDF – MADI STRATISPDF – CASSIDY[/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/mayday-mayday-workplace-mental-health-webinars/
CATEGORIES:Mental Health Webinars,Webinars (recorded)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250505T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250509T170000
DTSTAMP:20250415T154945Z
CREATED:20250415T154945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T154945Z
UID:10000160-1746432000-1746810000@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:Construction Safety Week
DESCRIPTION:Construction Safety Week Website \nBring Safety Week to life at your company. You can access and download all of the tools and resources you’ll need to get started on planning your week\, including tips\, best practices and all of the Safety Week branded materials to support your events and communication. All materials for Safety Week 2025 will be available soon.
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/construction-safety-week/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250505T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250510T170000
DTSTAMP:20250415T154515Z
CREATED:20250415T154515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T154515Z
UID:10000159-1746432000-1746896400@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:Safety and Health Week
DESCRIPTION:Safety and Health Week Website \nSafety and Health Week is an annual initiative aimed at raising awareness about the importance of preventing injury and illness in the workplace\, at home\, and in the community. The initiative focuses on employers\, employees\, partners\, and the public working together to create safe workplaces and communities.\nJoin the conversation this hash#SafetyAndHealthWeek!
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/safety-and-health-week/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250505T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250511T170000
DTSTAMP:20250420T230927Z
CREATED:20250415T160428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250420T230927Z
UID:10000163-1746432000-1746982800@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:Mental Health Week
DESCRIPTION:CMHA Mental Health Week Website \nThis Mental Health Week (May 5-11)\, the CMHA is encouraging people across Canada to look beyond the surface and see the whole person. By embracing honesty and vulnerability\, we open the door to deeper connections and the mental health benefits that come with it. In doing so\, we can create a ripple effect of courage and understanding across the country. \nSee OHCOW’s Mayday Mayday Webinar series for more information.
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/mental-health-week-2/
CATEGORIES:Mental Health Webinars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250507
DTSTAMP:20250415T155328Z
CREATED:20250415T155306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T155328Z
UID:10000161-1746489600-1746575999@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:World Asthma Day
DESCRIPTION:World Asthma Day (Canada) Website \nLighting  Landmarks Across Canada Shine Blue for World Asthma Day & Asthma Awareness Month\nThis World Asthma Day (Tuesday\, May 6) and Asthma Awareness Month\, iconic landmarks across Canada will illuminate in blue\, standing in solidarity with the more than 4.6 million Canadians living with asthma and in remembrance of the 300 lives tragically lost to the disease each year. \nIf you’re near one of these landmarks\, snap a photo and share it using #WorldAsthmaDay and #AsthmaAwarenessMonth to raise awareness and help put asthma in the spotlight! \nParticipating Landmarks:\nOntario \nCN Tower*| Toronto\nNiagara Falls | Niagara (Illuminated at 10 PM for 15 minutes)\nPeace Bridge | Fort Erie
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/50987/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250508T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250508T120000
DTSTAMP:20260221T175233Z
CREATED:20250410T141056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T175233Z
UID:10000221-1746698400-1746705600@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:Mayday! Mayday! 2025 Workplace Mental Health Webinars Week 2
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Welcome to the 9th annual Mayday\, Mayday Symposium\, which continues to build on the double meaning of it’s title (International labour day + Universal cry for help) to translate the knowledge and experience of our OHCOW professional staff\, partners and guest speakers to increase psycho-social hazard awareness and prevention of related harm and injury to workers. The five week webinar series format allows for an ever-expanding audience from around the world\, all gathering to learn\, share experience and generate ideas. Register today and join the discussion.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row top_padding=”10″ bottom_padding=”70″ row_id=”copsoq”][vc_column width=”5/6″][vc_column_text] \nWEEK TWO\nThursday\, May 8\, 2025\n10:30am – 12:00pm ET\nLessons Learned – Workplace Experiences & Stories\n\nGetting workers/members engaged in efforts to improve workplace stress conditions\nSpeaker: Carrie de Graaf\, President\, OSSTF D8 Edu.l Support Staff\nReal Talk: A Short Workplace Stress Survey launched our Psychological Health Journey\nSpeaker: Hayley Bennett\, Wellness Coordinator\, Bruyère Health\nVoice of experience: 15 years\, 15(+) insights on workplace survey support\nJohn Oudyk\, Occupational Hygienist\, OHCOW\n\nOpen discussion follows.[/vc_column_text]VIEW PLAYLISTSLIDES PDF – de Graaf\, OudykSLIDES PDF – BennettSLIDES PDF – Oudyk[/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/mayday-mayday-2025-workplace-mental-health-webinars/
CATEGORIES:Mental Health Webinars,Webinars (recorded)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250508T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250508T120000
DTSTAMP:20260221T165539Z
CREATED:20260221T165539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T165539Z
UID:10000156-1746698400-1746705600@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:Mayday! Mayday! 2025 Workplace Mental Health Series Week 2
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Welcome to the 9th annual Mayday\, Mayday Symposium\, which continues to build on the double meaning of it’s title (International labour day + Universal cry for help) to translate the knowledge and experience of our OHCOW professional staff\, partners and guest speakers to increase psycho-social hazard awareness and prevention of related harm and injury to workers. The five week webinar series format allows for an ever-expanding audience from around the world\, all gathering to learn\, share experience and generate ideas. Register today and join the discussion.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row top_padding=”10″ bottom_padding=”70″ row_id=”copsoq”][vc_column width=”5/6″][vc_column_text] \nWEEK TWO\nThursday\, May 8\, 2025\n10:30am – 12:00pm ET\nLessons Learned – Workplace Experiences & Stories\n\nGetting workers/members engaged in efforts to improve workplace stress conditions\nSpeaker: Carrie de Graaf\, President\, OSSTF D8 Edu.l Support Staff\nReal Talk: A Short Workplace Stress Survey launched our Psychological Health Journey\nSpeaker: Hayley Bennett\, Wellness Coordinator\, Bruyère Health\nVoice of experience: 15 years\, 15(+) insights on workplace survey support\nJohn Oudyk\, Occupational Hygienist\, OHCOW\n\nOpen discussion follows.[/vc_column_text]VIEW PLAYLISTSLIDES PDF – de Graaf\, OudykSLIDES PDF – BennettSLIDES PDF – Oudyk[/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/mayday-mayday-2025-workplace-mental-health-webinars-2/
CATEGORIES:Mayday Mayday,Mental Health Webinars,Webinars (recorded)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250512T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250518T170000
DTSTAMP:20250415T160034Z
CREATED:20250415T155709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T160034Z
UID:10000162-1747036800-1747587600@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:National Nursing Week
DESCRIPTION:Ontario Nurses Association Website \nDuring Nursing Week\, we celebrate the dedication\, expertise\, and achievements of registered nurses (RNs)\, registered practical nurses (RPNs) and nurse practitioners (NPs.) This year\, for ONA nurses\, Nursing Week is being held May 12-18. \nOur 2025 Nursing Week theme is:\nRaising our voices. Speaking the truth.\nFaire entendre nos voix. Dire la vérité.  \nThis theme captures our growing momentum in telling Ontarians the brutal truth. We find ourselves at a crossroads. Never before has it been so important to speak out and speak the truth about what is going on in our health-care system. \nNursing Week offers a great opportunity to do more than celebrate. We can also amplify our concerns and our bold ideas for solutions. We know the value of the experienced and highly skilled nurses in our health-care system\, and how it is endangered if we don’t address recruitment and retention of the nursing workforce.
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/national-nurses-week-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250516
DTSTAMP:20250415T161419Z
CREATED:20250415T161419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T161419Z
UID:10000165-1747267200-1747353599@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:Global Accessibility Awareness Day
DESCRIPTION:Go to the GAAD website \nThe GAAD Foundation\nThe GAAD Foundation was launched in 2021 to mark GAAD’s 10th anniversary. Its mission is to disrupt the culture of technology and digital product development to include accessibility as a core requirement. \nWhat is Digital Accessibility?\nDigital accessibility refers to the ability of people with disabilities/impairments to independently consume and/or interact with digital (e.g.\, web\, mobile) applications and content. Take a look at WebAIM’s The WebAIM Million\, for a current snapshot of trends and issues regarding web accessibility.
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/global-accessibility-awareness-day-2/
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